unremitting — never relaxing or slackening; incessant
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: never relaxing or slackening; incessant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 끊임없는, 중단되지 않는, 지속적인
Korean pronunciation: 언리**미**팅
Example Sentences
- The mosquito's unremitting buzzing kept me awake all night - I think it was plotting world domination.
- Her unremitting optimism in the face of disaster was both inspiring and slightly concerning.
- The scientist's unremitting research into coffee addiction was purely for academic purposes, he claimed.
unremitting
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ//
never relaxing or slackening; incessant
a construction worker operates a jackhammer that pounds continuously into concrete pavement. Sweat drips from his face as he maintains his grip on the vibrating tool that never stops moving. The concrete below shows progressive cracking and breaking from the constant pounding motion. Dust and small debris fly continuously from the impact point as the work progresses without pause. Other workers nearby cover their ears from the non-stop noise while trucks and equipment operate simultaneously in the background. work that never stops or slackens in intensity
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin remittere meaning 'to send back' or 'to slacken', with the negative prefix 'un-' added. The original sense was about not sending something back or not letting up.
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📝Examples
“The mosquito's unremitting buzzing kept me awake all night - I think it was plotting world domination.”
“Her unremitting optimism in the face of disaster was both inspiring and slightly concerning.”
“The scientist's unremitting research into coffee addiction was purely for academic purposes, he claimed.”
“Despite unremitting criticism, the artist continued to paint portraits of his pet goldfish.”
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